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From Humble Beginnings to Luxury Market Leaders: GC Couture's Sach and Marie Reveal Their Sweet Success Story and Future Ambitions

1st August 2024

 

 

 

The Genuine Cake Company is a luxurious award-winning cake company based in Mayfair working with 5-star hotels and a recent contract with Harrods, they are also a returning C2F Client. We sat down with the Directors, Sach and Marie, to discuss their business's growth and future plans. Watch the video above for a glimpse into the conversation, and read the full discussion below.

Crowd2Fund: So, let’s dive in, how do you make money as a business?

Sach: We make money by selling products to the end user. We're in the luxury market, with clients like Harrods and Cartier. We have a 70% gross margin in our profit margins, which helps fund our business going forward.

Crowd2Fund: Marie, can you tell us about your journey so far and your vision for the future?

Marie: We started this business from home 15 years ago and have grown significantly, becoming preferred suppliers to many top hotels. Our ultimate goal is to open a shop in Mayfair and potentially franchise to places like Dubai and New York. The community at Crowd2Fund can help us achieve these ambitions. At the moment, we're looking to expand, and we have exciting opportunities lined up with brands like Nobu.

We're planning to launch the GC Couture Cake Room, where customers can enjoy sweet treats, cupcakes, and even order bespoke cakes. We're also in talks with the Peninsula and Fortnum & Mason for similar setups.

Crowd2Fund: That sounds fantastic! Could you elaborate on your partnerships and unique offerings?

Marie: Absolutely. We have partnerships with top hotels like The Savoy, Clarity's, and The Dorchester. One of our unique products is the "everything free" cake, which is free from egg, dairy, and wheat. We also have a cake shake, a milkshake with cake inside. Another unique offering is our indulgence bar, a lavish table of sweet treats, which we believe is unmatched in the market.

Crowd2Fund: Amazing! And Sach, can you tell us why you believe this is an exciting opportunity for investors and why they should trust you with their money?  

Sach: We're growing at 25% year-on-year on our online business, and our bespoke marketing business is growing similarly. Together with our profits, which have doubled, our turnover has increased by 30%. We've been part of the Crowd2Fund family for several years, and we've used the money wisely and given investors a return. We're more mature as a company now, with some huge clients on our books, and we continue to grow. We have a great team that supports the growth and ensures we're here for the next 10, 15, 20 years.

Crowd2Fund: Thank you for sharing your vision and plans. It's great to have you back raising with us and to see how your business has grown over the years.

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